For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,162 students in 95959, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95959, CA are Deer Creek Elementary School, Nevada City School Of The Arts and Nevada County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95959 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95959, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95959, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Lindley Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1870
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1870
Grades: K-3
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada City School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Nevada County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sch St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2880
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-2880
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 New Mohawk Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-1815
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 478-1815
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Seven Hills Intermediate
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1840
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1840
Grades: 4-8
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
470 Searls Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-4823
Grades: K-12
| 742 students
Rank: #88.
Grizzly Hill
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16661 Old Mill Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9052
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-9052
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
95959, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
470 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1860
Grades: K-2
| 179 students
Nevada City Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
750 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1885
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
505 Main St
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1830
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
800 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1890
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nevada City School Of The Arts (Charter) (Closed 2008)
Charter School
13032 Bitney Springs Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-7736
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Sugarloaf Mountain Juvenile Hall Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
15434 Highway 49
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Washington Ridge High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
11425 Conservation Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-3351
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 273-3351
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95959, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95959, CA include Deer Creek Elementary School, Nevada City School Of The Arts and Nevada County Special Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95959, CA?
8 public elementary schools are located in 95959, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 95959, CA?
95959, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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